How do the scores compare?

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X scores 55.3/100 overall; Intel Core i3-14100F scores 45.7/100. AMD Ryzen 9 3900X wins 13 individual spec rows, Intel Core i3-14100F wins 7.

What are the main differences between the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X and the Intel Core i3-14100F?

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X advantages: Stronger Multi-core score: 54 vs 36; Stronger gaming score: 78 vs 39; 433% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 12 MB; 200% higher cores: 12 vs 4; 200% higher Performance cores: 12 vs 4. Intel Core i3-14100F advantages: Stronger Single-core score: 66 vs 38; 59% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,450 vs 1,540; 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB; 45% lower Base TDP: 58 W vs 105 W; 41% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 1,830 vs 1,300; Lower launch price: $109 vs $499.

Which is cheaper: AMD Ryzen 9 3900X or Intel Core i3-14100F?

Intel Core i3-14100F launched cheaper at $109, versus $499 for the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X.

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X vs Intel Core i3-14100F

WINNER

AMD

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X

$499

Intel

Intel Core i3-14100F

$109

37.6Single-core65.8

54.2Multi-core36.4

78.3Gaming38.5

13 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 3900X7 spec wins — Intel Core i3-14100F

InnoReviews verdict

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X wins this desktop processor face-off, 55.3 to 45.7, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+40) and Multi-core (+18). Intel Core i3-14100F still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X

Stronger Multi-core score: 54 vs 36
Stronger gaming score: 78 vs 39
433% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 12 MB
200% higher cores: 12 vs 4
200% higher Performance cores: 12 vs 4

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-14100F

Stronger Single-core score: 66 vs 38
59% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,450 vs 1,540
50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
45% lower Base TDP: 58 W vs 105 W
41% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 1,830 vs 1,300
Lower launch price: $109 vs $499

General

General comparison: AMD Ryzen 9 3900X versus Intel Core i3-14100F
Spec	AMD Ryzen 9 3900X	Intel Core i3-14100F
Announced	2019	2024
Socket	AM4	LGA1700
Process	7 nm+30%	10 nm
Base TDP	105 W	58 W+45%
Max turbo power	142 W+29%	110 W
Unlocked multiplier	Yes	No
Cooler included	Yes	Yes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: AMD Ryzen 9 3900X versus Intel Core i3-14100F
Spec	AMD Ryzen 9 3900X	Intel Core i3-14100F
Cores	12+200%	4
Performance cores	12+200%	4
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	24+200%	8
Base clock	3.8 GHz+9%	3.5 GHz
Boost clock	4.6 GHz	4.7 GHz+2%
L2 cache	6 MB+20%	5 MB
L3 cache	64 MB+433%	12 MB

Memory

Memory comparison: AMD Ryzen 9 3900X versus Intel Core i3-14100F
Spec	AMD Ryzen 9 3900X	Intel Core i3-14100F
Memory support	DDR4-3200	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200
Max memory	128 GB	192 GB+50%
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: AMD Ryzen 9 3900X versus Intel Core i3-14100F
Spec	AMD Ryzen 9 3900X	Intel Core i3-14100F
PCIe version	4	5+25%
CPU PCIe lanes	24+20%	20

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: AMD Ryzen 9 3900X versus Intel Core i3-14100F
Spec	AMD Ryzen 9 3900X	Intel Core i3-14100F
Geekbench 6 (single)	1,540Top 63%	2,450+59%Top 26%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	11,000+28%Top 35%	8,600Top 49%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,300Top 59%	1,830+41%Top 26%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	18,300+101%Top 24%	9,100Top 65%
PassMark	32,600+125%Top 26%	14,500Top 62%

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